Location
Auckland, NZ
Sunrise FestivalSaaS Event
Sunrise Aotearoa
Date
Sep 20th, 2023
Attendees
Not publicly listed
Starting price
TBD
Attendee Reviews
Featured post
8 social media posts from attendees
Lisa Cooley on LinkedIn — View original post
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About This Conference
Sunrise Aotearoa 2023 in New Zealand
Sunrise Aotearoa 2023 gathered the New Zealand SaaS and startup community for a conference celebrating the country's growing tech ecosystem. Aotearoa — the Maori name for New Zealand — served as both the setting and inspiration for an event focused on building world-class software companies from one of the world's most geographically remote tech hubs.
Building Global SaaS from New Zealand
Sessions at Sunrise Aotearoa 2023 addressed the unique challenges and advantages of building SaaS from New Zealand. Speakers explored how Kiwi founders leverage time zone differences to serve global markets, build distributed teams, and maintain the quality of life that attracts talent to Aotearoa. Success stories from companies like Xero, Vend, and Timely demonstrated that geography is no barrier to building category-leading SaaS.
The Aotearoa Tech Community
Sunrise Aotearoa 2023 reflected the collaborative, community-first ethos of the New Zealand tech scene. The conference brought together founders at all stages — from first-time entrepreneurs to seasoned operators — in an intimate setting that encouraged knowledge sharing, mentorship, and genuine connection. The event highlighted how New Zealand's tight-knit ecosystem turns geographic isolation into a competitive advantage through strong community bonds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this event edition.
Sunrise Aotearoa 2023 was a New Zealand-based SaaS and startup conference celebrating the country's tech ecosystem. Aotearoa is the Maori name for New Zealand. The event brought together Kiwi founders, operators, and investors to discuss building global software companies from the region.
Topics included building global SaaS from New Zealand, remote team management across time zones, scaling from a small domestic market, fundraising as a geographically remote founder, and leveraging the Kiwi tech community for growth and support.
The event attracted New Zealand-based SaaS founders, tech operators, investors, and startup community builders. It appealed to both early-stage entrepreneurs and experienced operators who have built successful software companies from Aotearoa.
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Social proof from attendees
We found public LinkedIn posts from attendees and speakers discussing Sunrise Aotearoa.
8 public LinkedIn posts found - Last updated May 30, 2026
Lisa Cooley on LinkedIn — View original post
Troy Hammond on LinkedIn — View original post
Amanda Li Yan O'Neill on LinkedIn — View original post
Karl Arndt on LinkedIn — View original post
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Dave Boothy on LinkedIn — View original post
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Phoebe Harrop Meadows on LinkedIn — View original post